Complex Needs Teaching Assistants Needed in Liverpool. Job in Aintree Education & Training Jobs

TeacherActive; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational agency seeks a dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant in the Liverpool area. This full-time role involves providing individualized support to students with severe learning difficulties and complex needs. Ideal candidates will have experience with children or young people with various disabilities and a passion for fostering their independence and emotional well-being. Join a welcoming school community committed to professional development and making a significant impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive community

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with disabilities or learning difficulties is essential.
• Comfortable providing personal care and supporting physical needs.
• Must be patient, compassionate, and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to pupils in classroom and personal care routines.
• Assist with learning activities, sensory play, and therapeutic programs.
• Promote pupils' independence and emotional well-being.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs

Patient and compassionate

Ability to build trusting relationships

Job description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant Liverpool
Full-Time Long-Term Competitive Pay Opportunity for Ongoing Work

TeacherActive are proud to be working in partnership with a highly regarded specialist provision in Liverpool that supports children and young people aged with severe learning difficulties, complex needs, and autism. The school provides a caring, inclusive, and stimulating environment where pupils are encouraged to develop communication, independence, and life skills at their own pace.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join this exceptional team and make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.

The Role:

• Providing individualised support to pupils with complex needs, both in the classroom and during personal care routines
• Assisting with learning activities, sensory play, and therapeutic programmes under the guidance of teaching and therapy staff
• Supporting communication and engagement using a range of tools such as PECS, Makaton, or sensory resources
• Promoting pupils independence, confidence, and emotional well-being in a nurturing environment
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to provide the highest standard of care and education

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs, learning difficulties, or disabilities
• Comfortable with providing personal care and supporting physical needs
• Patient, compassionate, and resilient, with a genuine desire to help pupils thrive
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Support Workers and Nursery Practitioners with relevant experience are warmly encouraged to apply

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and welcoming school community with a focus on teamwork and inclusion
• Excellent professional development opportunities through TeacherActive
• A rewarding opportunity to play a key role in improving the lives of children and young people with complex needs

If you are a caring, proactive individual with a passion for supporting children with additional needs, we d love to hear from you.

Apply today

Or contact Zoe on (phone number removed) for more information about this rewarding opportunity.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.